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Cisco Physical Access Gateway User Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
System Overview
Related Documentation
For installation and configuration instructions, see Chapter 2, “Installing and Configuring the Cisco
Physical Access Gateway”.
See the Cisco Physical Access Manager User Guide for advanced configuration and management of
the access control components.
Support for Multiple Cisco Physical Access Gateways
A Cisco Physical Access Gateway is installed for each door, and connected to the IP network using an
Ethernet connection, as shown in Figure 1-2. This network connection provides communication with the
Cisco Physical Access Manager for advanced configuration, and management with the other Gateways
in the system. If the network connection is lost, the Gateway continues to provide access control
functionality for the connected door devices.
Figure 1-2 Multiple Cisco Physical Access Gateways
Note See the “Power Options and Requirements” section on page 1-12 for more information on support for
Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Cisco Access
Gateways
Doors and
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